How it works: A three-phase wave form is derived from the 350Hz ring-ofthree oscillator formed by IC1A, IC1B and

IC1C, and applied to the device under test via the LEDs. The oscillator wave form enables each pair of device terminals to be forward, reverse and unbiased for one third of a cycle. Current flowing into the device will turn the appropriate Red LED on and current flowing out will turn on the Green LED. Thus, the position of the Base lead and the polarity of a transistor may be deduced. IC2A, B and C are used to switch R7, R8 and R9 at once in parallel to R4, R5 and R6 respectively, by pressing P2 Pushbutton. This operation allows higher current drive for the Base lead of the device under test and may be required when low-gain power transistors are tested. As in most cases the pin layout of TO3 metal encased power devices may be easily deduced, and pin identification is mostly

required by low power plastic encapsulated devices, IC2, R7, R8, R9, R10 and P2 can be omitted BY Kryzia Faith M. Calaguas BSECE 3-1

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

Transistor Pin Identifier

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

VISION
The College of Engineering envisions itself to be the center of excellence in Engineering Education.

Mission
The College of Engineering is committed to produce competitive engineers who will serve as catalysts for sustainable growth and development in national and international level.

Materials Cost
Price Php 25.00 3.00 6.00 40.00 6.00 15.00 15.00

Parts ICs Resistors Capacitors Switches(5 Switches) LED Battery Clip and Wires PCB

This project identifies whether a transistor is an NPN or PNP type and its pin configuration. It can also test diode polarity and LED functionality.
Testing procedure: 1. Connect randomly the pins of the transistor under test to J1, J2 and J3 sockets or clips. 2. Close SW1, SW2 and SW3. 3. Push on P1; if the transistor is in good health the response of the Identifier will be: 4. Two terminals will show both LEDs illuminated the remaining one will show a single LED illuminated. 5. If the LED illuminated is Red, the pin connected to the related connector will be the Base of a NPN transistor. 6. If the LED illuminated is Green, the pin connected to the related connector will be the Base of a PNP transistor. 7. Open the switch related to the single illuminated LED: the two terminals showing both LEDs illuminated will change their state and a single LED per terminal will be illuminated. The LED which previously indicated the Base pin will turn-off. 8. If the transistor was previously identified as NPN, the pin connected to the now illuminated Green LED will be the Emitter, whereas the pin connected to the Red LED will be the Collector.

9. If the transistor was previously identified as PNP, the pin connected to the now illuminated Red LED will be the Emitter, whereas the pin connected to the Green LED will be the Collector. Diode testing: 1. Connect randomly the diode pins to two of the three sockets or clips. 2. Close SW1, SW2 and SW3. 3. Push on P1: if the diode is in good health, only one Red LED and one Green LED will illuminate. 4. The Red LED will signal that the diode pin connected to its related terminal will be the Anode, whereas the Green LED will signal that the diode pin connected to its related terminal will be the Cathode.

Schematic: Parts
Parts R1,R2,R3,R10 R4,R5,R6 R7,R8,R9 C1,C2,C3 C4 D1,D3,D5 IC1 IC2 SW1,SW2,SW3,P1,P 2 J1,J2,J3 Description 10K 1/4W Resistors 100K 1/4W Resistors 22K 1/4W Resistors 100nF Mylar 47F 25V Electrolytic Capacitor 5mm. Red LEDs 4011 Quad 2 input NAND Gate IC 4016 or 4066 Quad bilateral switch IC SPST Toggle or Slide Switches 1, 2 or 4mm. chassis sockets or transistor socket 9V PP3 Battery

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